Gail is startled to hear Audrey has left Alf, and is lounging about in a 5 star hotel. Audrey contacts Gail but refuses to tell her where she is staying.Gail tells her she's stupid leaving Alf. Audrey wants Alf to decide who comes first; her or the shop. Alf is angry that Audrey phoned Gail and not him and is horrified that she is in a 5 star hotel. The Crane men can't move the boat for a few days. Derek threatens to claim the boat as salvage. Derek gives Des a bill for £850 for material and emotional damage, as Mavis become hysterical about the boat. Des refuses to pay and tells Derek he can keep the boat. Mike and Jackie worry about the recession as they start redundancies and Jim and Don plan a fishing trip.